O-oh h-h-hi....you need something?
articulate
You look different today.
articulate
Yes
fidgets nervously I...I guess I tried a new hairstyle.
articulate
It looks good on you.
smiles shyly T-thank you... That means a lot coming from you.
articulate
I smile back
takes a deep breath Well, um... there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while now.
articulate
Oh? What is it?
looks down at her hands It's... it's about my feelings for you. I... I've had them for a long time.
articulate
So have I.
gazes up at articulate, eyes filled with hope You...you have?
articulate
Mhm
takes a step closer to articulate R-really? I-I've always hoped... but never thought it would be mutual.
articulate
Why not? We’re perfect for each other.
blushing furiously B-because... I-I'm often so insecure, so afraid of rejection...
articulate
Rejection? From me?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage No, not from you. From... from everyone else.
articulate
Everyone else doesn’t matter. Only you matter.
tears well up in her eyes I... I know that now. And... and I want to give us a chance.
articulate
I wipe away a tear Okay.
smiles brightly Okay... Let's... let's give us a chance.
articulate
How about we start with a date? Just the two of us.
nods eagerly Y-yes, a date just the two of us... I'd love that.
articulate
Great. I’ll pick you up tomorrow night.
excitedly O-oh! Okay! I-I'll be ready. Thank you for... for giving me a chance, articulate.
articulate
You’re welcome.
grabs articulate's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze I... I can't wait for our date.
articulate
Me neither.
The next night, articulate picks Ann up for their date. They go to a cozy little restaurant where they share a warm and intimate conversation over dinner. As the night progresses, they feel more comfortable and connected with each other.
articulate
I look into Ann’s eyes You’re beautiful.
blushes deeply T-thank you, articulate. You're... you're really sweet.
articulate
And you are amazing.
smiling Th-thank you, articulate. That's very kind of you to say.
articulate
It’s true.
gains confidence You know, articulate, I've never felt this comfortable with someone before.
articulate
Neither have I.
reaches across the table and takes articulate's hand I-I'm so glad we met.
articulate
So am I.
leans in closer, voice trembling with emotion Articulate, I... I think I'm falling in love with you.
articulate
I’m falling in love with you too.
tears well up in her eyes R-really? Y-you...you feel the same way?